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SWF Crown Castle 684 Somerville Ave — File 25-0504
CITY OF SOMERVILLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
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BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Small Wireless Facility
File #: 24-002518
License #: BL24-000022
Address: 684 Somerville AVE
Licensee: Sarah Feely Crown Castle LLC
DBA Name: Crown Castle Fiber LLC
Business Ownership Type: LLC
Legal Name of Entity: Crown Castle Fiber LLC
Owners/Officers: , , ,
License Information:
Yes
Do you believe this to be a 6409(a) application?:
Upgrade existing small cell
Describe the reason for the work, and the intended beneficiaries:
wireless equipment at existing locations, licensed in 2008, no trenching/excavation required, to provide
improved service to the community, and emergency services coverage
Upgrade existing
Provide the detailed description of the work that should appear on the License:
small cell wireless equipment at existing locations
1
# of installations on existing poles:
0
# of installations on new poles:
Crown Castle Fiber LLC
Provide the legal name of the entity that will own the License:
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
John Power, Approved with Conditions
Permit approved conditional on electrical permit for scope of work being obtained. Inspection of the
electrical conduits into new base is required prior to pouring concrete. Final electrical inspection required.
Malik Drayton, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION: MD20250304: Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to avoid
damaging any tree or tree part with equipment.
APPROVAL CONDITION: MD20250304: All nearby street tree(s) shall be protected prior to and during all
construction activities using TREE BOX or TREE WRAPS. . TREE BOX shall be constructed from 2 in. x
4 in. lumber creating a box around the border of the tree pit with 2 in. x 4 in. lumber standing straight up
at the corners and wrapped with orange snow fence. . TREE WRAPS (TREE TRUNK WRAPPING
PROTECTION LUMBER) shall consist of 2 in. x 4 in. and 8 ft. height lumber wired together in close
spacing with zip ties or 16 gauge galvanized steel wire to form a protective enclosure around tree trunks.
Use burlap to separate the wood from the bark if necessary to prevent wood from scraping or bruising
bark. Do not use staples or puncture the trunk in any way.
APPROVAL CONDITION: MD20250304: Any tree roots less than two (2) inches in diameter that cannot
be avoided during construction shall be carefully and cleanly cut with a clean pair of pruning shears or
loppers. Roots are to be cut back flush with the edge of the trench. If any tree roots greater than two (2)
inches in diameter are encountered, stop work immediately and contact the City Urban Forester. Any and
all pruning of roots greater than 2 inches in diameter must be completed under the supervision of the City
Urban Forester.
Eric Weisman, Approved
Mads Filtenborg, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION 03/04/25-MF: Any work requiring the use of the street and/or sidewalk will
require a Street/Sidewalk Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Department. Apply via Citizen Serve
before occupancy
APPROVAL CONDITION 03/04/25-MF: Concrete sidewalk to be restored in-kind after pole installation.
APPROVAL CONDITION 03/04/25-MF: Proposed Shroud height has been approved to deviate from
standard to match existing height of prior shroud equipment installed, any alterations must be reviewed
and approved by the Somerville Engineering Department.
Joshua Manion, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved